Charles III: what to remember from the coronation of King and Queen Camilla


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7:11 p.m., May 06, 2023

THE ESSENTIAL

The day of consecration has finally arrived for Charles III: the United Kingdom has just attended this Saturday, May 6, 2023 the coronation of its new king and Queen Camilla, during a very solemn religious ceremony at the abbey of Westminster. Europe 1 makes you relive this historic day.

Charles III and Camilla wave to the crowd from the balcony at Buckingham

This is one of the most anticipated moments of the day (after the coronation of course): the appearance of Charles III and Camilla Parker Bowles on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The King and Queen are joined by Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children, George, Charlotte and Louis.

The procession begins in the rain

Onlookers who have come to London for the event cheer the king and queen, who join Buckingham Palace after being crowned at Westminster Abbey.

The King and Queen exit Westminster Abbey to the sound of the anthem God Save the King

Charles III and Camilla head out of Westminster. The Gold State Coach, the carriage used for each coronation, awaits them in front of the abbey. This carriage weighs four tons and is drawn by eight horses.

Charles III and Queen Camilla changed

The king now wears the crown of Saint Edward. He had previously worn the Imperial State Crown.

Joe Biden congratulates King Charles III

Camilla Parker Bowles is crowned

Queen Camilla receives Crown Queen Mary.

The king is crowned

The Archbishop of Canterbury lays the crown on the head of King Charles III.

The king has been anointed

Charles III now sits on the historic coronation throne. He wears a white linen robe, covered with a golden “supertunica”.

Charles III will be anointed

This most sacred moment of the coronation will be hidden.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reads a passage from the Bible

Charles III takes the oath on the Bible

Hand on the Bible, Charles III undertakes to “govern the peoples of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (its) other kingdoms and the territories to which they belong”.

“I, Charles, solemnly and sincerely in the presence of God, profess, testify and declare that I am a faithful Protestant, and that I will uphold and maintain, in accordance with the true intention of the texts which secure the Protestant succession to the throne, the said texts to the best of my powers according to law,” the monarch said.

Prince George is one of four pages trailing the King

At only 9 years old, the son of Prince William and Kate Middleton escorts her grandfather, who goes up the alley of the abbey. George may one day also be crowned.

Charles III has arrived at Westminster Abbey, where he is about to be crowned

The king will wear not one, but two different crowns during the ceremony. His wife Camilla will wear one.

Prince Harry arrives at Westminster Abbey, without his wife Meghan Markle

The Duke of Sussex will have no official role at this ceremony, as will his uncle Andrew.

The King’s coach leaves Buckingham for Westminster Abbey

Charles III travels to Westminster Abbey aboard the royal carriage. The King and his wife Queen Camilla are cheered on during their procession along The Mall, the wide thoroughfare that faces Buckingham Palace. The sovereign, who seems relaxed, greets the crowd. A historic moment.

US First Lady Jill Biden arrives at Westminster Abbey

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Emmanuel Macron arrived at Westminster Abbey with Brigitte Macron

Emmanuel Macron arrived at Westminster Abbey with his wife Brigitte Macron to attend the coronation of Charles III.

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The Westminster Abbey Choir begin their performance

As the stands of Westminster Abbey continue to fill, the choir began its performance, accompanied by an orchestra.

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Charles III has just arrived at Buckingham Palace for final preparations

Charles III traveled The Mall, installed in the royal car, to go to Buckingham Palace. The sovereign of England greeted the crowd waiting for him on the avenue. Charles III and Queen Camilla are due to leave Buckingham Palace at 11:20 a.m. (Paris time).

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Six anti-monarchy protesters are arrested

Six anti-monarchy activists were arrested on Saturday morning in London where they were preparing to demonstrate against the coronation of King Charles III, the organizers of the demonstration told AFP.

Police arrested “six of our organizers and seized hundreds of signs” bearing the slogan “Not my King” (not my king), said a spokesperson for the Republic group whose hundreds of supporters were gathered in Trafalgar Square , on the route of the procession.

The first guests arrive

As reported by our colleagues from the BBC, the first guests arrive in Westminster Abbey to attend the coronation of Charles III. Lionel Richie and Katy Perry have been spotted.

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